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This shocking Astros fact may be a reason behind 2026 struggles

An injury-ravaged pitching staff is unsurprisingly a major cause for the Houston Astros’ early shortcomings, but besides owning an MLB-worst 5.93 ERA entering Saturday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, this unit is alarmingly having immense trouble in one specific area. The Astros have now walked the No. 9 hitter in an opposing lineup 20 […] The post This shocking Astros fact may be a reason behind 2026 struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros Tatsuya Imai, Josh Hader set to pitch in same injury rehab game

The Houston Astros just got some big news, and they really needed it after their terrible start to the 2026 season. Joe Espada, Astros manager, said that Tatsuya Imai, Josh Hader, and Nate Pearson will all pitch for Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday. Imai will start the game. This is a huge help for a […] The post Astros Tatsuya Imai, Josh Hader set to pitch in same injury rehab game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros manager Joe Espada gets GM’s support after Red Sox firing Alex Cora turns up heat

The first manager of the MLB season has been fired. Alex Cora was fired by the Boston Red Sox after a 10-17 start to the season. This has put other managers, whose teams are struggling, on the hot seat. One of those managers is Astros head man Joe Espada. As the Astros sit at 11-18 […] The post Astros manager Joe Espada gets GM’s support after Red Sox firing Alex Cora turns up heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros closer Josh Hader likely to begin injury rehab assignment soon

The Houston Astros are monitoring encouraging progress from closer Josh Hader as he moves closer to a return from injury. Hader took a significant step forward Saturday, completing a 25-pitch live batting practice session at Daikin Park. His fastball reached 93–94 mph, an encouraging sign as he continues to build strength. The session followed a […] The post Astros closer Josh Hader likely to begin injury rehab assignment soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros Share Josh Hader, Tatsuya Imai, Jeremy Pena Injury Updates

The Houston Astros are set to play the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night. Ahead of the game, the ball club shared multiple injury updates, via Matt Kawahara. "Tatsuya Imai threw a bullpen session today in Houston, per the Astros. Josh Hader will throw a live BP tomorrow in Sugar Land, as will ...

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Astros’ Josh Hader IL move suggests he isn’t close to returning

After the Houston Astros lost to the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, the team made some roster announcements that provide an update on star closer Josh Hader. As Hader’s biceps injury with the Astros has been closely monitored by fans, the latest update could be a disappointment for many. Houston would announce the roster moves on […] The post Astros’ Josh Hader IL move suggests he isn’t close to returning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ Josh Hader, Tatsuya Imai injury updates will catch fans’ attention

The Houston Astros are not off to the best start to the 2026 campaign, starting just 7-11 on the year and in last place in the AL West. Injuries have already been an issue for the Astros, with multiple pitchers on the IL. Two of those pitchers, Josh Hader and Tatsuya Imai, just got some […] The post Astros’ Josh Hader, Tatsuya Imai injury updates will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros Hit by Injuries as Losing Streak Raises Early Concerns

The Houston Astros have been decimated early in 2026 by the injury bug.  As of April 13th, Houston has six key players on the injured list. Those being: Josh Hader (RP), Hunter Brown (SP), Ronel Blanco (SP), Tatsuya Imai (SP), and Jeremy Pena (SS). Hader, when healthy, is the team’s closer and one of the best relievers […] The post Astros Hit by Injuries as Losing Streak Raises Early Concerns appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Astros’ injury woes get worse with Cody Bolton’s early exit

The word “catastrophic” does not often have a place in April baseball, but it is hard to describe the Houston Astros’ first road trip of the 2026 MLB campaign as anything else. Joe Espada’s squad has gone 1-8 versus the Athletics, Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners and is off to a slow start for the […] The post Astros’ injury woes get worse with Cody Bolton’s early exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

When the Houston Astros closed their lockers at the end of the 2025 season, Daikin Park was a very sad place. Houston was watching the playoffs from the couch for the first time since 2016. This ended a historic streak of eight straight playoff appearances and four straight American League West division titles. The goal […] The post Astros’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros closer Josh Hader update included in latest Houston injury news

The Houston Astros received encouraging injury updates Tuesday, as progress from Josh Hader, Bennett Sousa, and Nate Pearson signaled potential reinforcements for a pitching staff navigating early-season setbacks. Manager Joe Espada outlined developments that could soon impact Houston’s bullpen and rotation depth. Hader, the Astros’ All-Star closer, continues to advance in his recovery from left […] The post Astros closer Josh Hader update included in latest Houston injury news appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Closer Confidential: Week 1 Bullpen Updates (3/30-4/5)

Now that we’ve had 10 full days, end-of-game situations in MLB bullpens are becoming clearer. As we told you would happen, the closers flipped in Pittsburgh and Kansas City, but little else has shifted dramatically.A note that has nothing to do with fantasy baseball: Congrats to Rays closer Pete ...

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Why Astros will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series

In 2026, no one thought that the Houston Astros would win anything. The Astros didn’t make the playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2016 going 87-75 and missing the Wild Card spot by one game. People didn’t think about them much this spring as Bleacher Report famously put them in the “In Need […] The post Why Astros will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Josh Hader update included in latest Astros injury news

The Houston Astros were defeated by the Los Angeles Angels on Opening Day, as Mike Trout led the way with a home run. Houston is looking to bounce back on Friday night in a rematch with LA. Before the game, Chandler Rome of The Athletic provided updates on a number of injured Astros players, including […] The post Josh Hader update included in latest Astros injury news appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Latest Josh Hader injury update will catch Astros’ fans’ attention

The Houston Astros will begin their 2026 MLB season with a battle with the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Closer Josh Hader will start the season on the injured list and will not be available for Opening Day. But the recent news revealed it might be a short time, according to Astros’ beat […] The post Latest Josh Hader injury update will catch Astros’ fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yahoo Fantasy Baseball 2026 Beginner Guide

Yahoo Fantasy Baseball remains one of the most popular places to play fantasy baseball, and the 2026 season is no exception. Yahoo! Fantasy Sports began in 1999 when Yahoo Search Engine added fantasy football.  In the following year, they added fantasy baseball to a full-featured ...

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